Words similar to gently

Example sentences for: gently

How can you use “gently” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

We broke the news of the divorce gently to friends and relatives, and now are in the process of dividing 20 years of assets.
His approach to presenting his research was modest and gently self-deprecating.
Aerate gently if necessary.
The arrays were dunked briefly in PBS to remove the protein solution and the cover slip, and they were then allowed to rock gently in PBS/0.
Having both seen him as an audience member and shared stages with him, I became convinced that he was--how shall we put this gently?